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Recent Events
The Tribe held the FIRST ANNUAL TRIBAL HEALTH WALK AND HEALTH FAIR on MAY
10, 2008. It was the first event of its kind in the Community.
TRIBAL SOCIAL WAS HELD MARCH 29, 2008! It was a great success with approximately 100 in attendance.
Councilwoman Missy Billiot Viguerie and Chairman Charles Verdin, Sr. will be presenting at a Tulane History
Class on March 26, 2008.
Second Chairman Donald Dardar and Council Representative Emary Billiot presented at a Tulane History Class on
April 2, 2008.
The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe honored graduates Justin Dardar and Agnes Hernandez on their graduation from
South Terrebonne High School during the May 2007Council Meeting.
Dedication Ceremony for the home of Andre and Leonise Dardar, tribal elders. This is the second faimily
to receive a home in the tribal community since the 2005 Hurricane Season. The event will took place on April 14, 2007
on the Lafourche side of Bayou Pointe-au-Chien at 5 PM. Read Press Releases for more information.
TRIBAL SOCIAL - APRIL 14, 2007, was held at Jake and Esther Billiot's home. Despite rain, there was
good attendance at the event. Thanks to the Social Committee for their hard work.
Dedication and Open House for Forest and Ann Billiot. The first family to receive a home in the tribal
community since the 2005 Hurricane Season. The Event will take place on the Lafourche Side of Bayou Pointe-au-Chien
on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 1 PM. Read the November 29, 2006 Press Release for more information.
November 17, 2006-NATIVE AMERICAN MASS AT ST. CHARLES IN POINTE-AUX-CHENES.
Tribal members participated in a Native American Mass at the Catholic Church in Pointe-aux-Chenes as a part of Native American
Heritage Month. Tribal members participating included Second Chairman Donald Dardar, Theresa Dardar,
Councilwoman Missy Billiot, Laurencia Billiot and Farah Pitre. Other tribal members also attended, as well
as individuals from other tribes.
September 9, 2006-Tribal Social
TRIBAL SOCIAL, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006 was held at the home of Jake and Esther
Billiot. It was a great success and fun time for tribal members.
June 24, 2006--Intellectual Freedom Roundtable and American Indian Library
Association program,
Tribal Elder, Arline Naquin, gave a presentation on the panel: "Acknowledging
Native Perspectives on the American Experience" at the Convention in New Orleans.
GRADUATION
Congratulations to our 2006 Graduates in our EDUCATION section.
April 8, 2006
Tribal social Held at Jake Billiot's house.
FEMA Mitigation Meeting held on March 18, 2006
Live Oak Baptist Church
FEMA Representatives will be in attendance.
INTERVIEW ON NATIVE AMERICAN CALLING
Synopsis from
Native American Calling website:
Coastal tribes still facing the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita are pleading for help. Although
much aid has been sent to help in the recovery, area tribes seem to have been forgotten. Those tribes are asking for assistance
to make recovery efforts possible for their nations. What are tribal members doing to cope with their flooded communities?
Why are tribes left out of the loop for large funding? What are the larger implications for tribes who may have to move from
their traditional homelands? Guests are Chief Randy Verdun of the Bayou Lafourche Band of Biloxi-Chitimacha, Vice-Principle
Chief Michael Dardar, Chairman Charles Verdin of the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe of Louisiana, and Patty Ferguson (Pointe-au-Chien), Tribal Attorney/ Pointe-au-Chien Indian
Tribe of Louisiana.
MEETING TO SUPPORT THE FRENCH LANGUAGE
On Saturday, Janaury 28, 2006, Tribal delegates participated in a meeting to support French
preservation in Louisiana.
FEMA NEIGHBOR OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Tribe participated in the FEMA Neighbor Helping Neighbor training on Friday, January
27, 2006
FOLLOW UP ORAL HISTORY SEMINAR
Tribal Members participated in a follow-up training session on January 21, 2006 at the Pointe-au-Chien
Cultural Preservation Office. Interviewees were identified, interviewing techniques were discussed, and progress was
made.
TRIBAL ORAL HISTORY SEMINAR A SUCCESS!
Over thirty tribal members attended the Oral History sponsored by the LSU Oral History Center
and the Pointe-au-Chien Cultural Preservation Project on Saturday, December 17, 2005. Tribal members from Isle a Jean
Charles Band of Biloxi Chitimacha and the Grand Caillou Dulac Band of Biloxi Chitimacha also attended.
POINTE-AU-CHIEN PROVIDES A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE KIDS
MANY THANKS TO NATIONAL RELIEF CHARITIES
The auditorium/cafeteria at Pointe-aux-Chenes Elemenary was packed on Saturday afternoon
(December 17) with tribal families who attended the Christmas Social. Indian Santa (Timmy) provided gifts to all the
children thanks to National Relief Charities. National Relief Charities also provided slippers, blankets, candles, childrens'
shoes, and sweaters for tribal members. Of course the tribe also shared with nonmembers in attendance. There was
plenty to go around. Extra items were given to the Grand Caillou Dulac Band of the Biloxi Chitimacha Confederation of
Muskogees. Tribal members provided scores of delicious homemade dishes to share and celebrate in the Holiday Spirit
despite the unfortunate circumanstances of many since Hurricanes Rita and Katrina.
Sept. 2001, Grand Bois Powwow.
Dancers from Pointe au Chien participating
at GrandBois included Georgie Ferguson, Patty Ferguson Bohnee, Donna Ferguson, and Missy Billiot. Patty Ferguson Bohnee from
our community served as head lady!
During the powwow, there was a Naming and Blessing Ceremony for the new babies.
The ceremony was conducted by Father Rock Naquin, Morning Dove, and Albert Naquin. Babies from PACIT included Asia "FuchiOsi"
Ferguson, and Marion "Tekakwitha" Stewart. The Ferguson family sponsored a feed and a giveaway for the honoring. Proud parents
are shown below during an Honor Song:
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